Bangladesh

JS greets Tulip, Rupa, Rushanara

The Jatiya Sangsad passes a thanksgiving motion unanimously for Tulip Siddiq, granddaughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Rupa Huq and Rushanara Ali on their winning in the British parliament elections.
7 July 2015, 15:17 PM

Wheat shown in media not same as imported: Food minister

The picture of insect-infested wheat appearing in newspapers is not the wheat imported from Brazil, Food Minister Qamrul Islam claims.
7 July 2015, 13:53 PM

Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd T20I

See the highlights of the 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur Stadium on July 07, 2015.
7 July 2015, 13:29 PM

ASK to move Felani case to Indian higher court

The family of Felani Khatun, who was killed by Border Security Force (BSF), gives authority to human rights body Ain O Salish Kendra, to move the murder case before the Indian higher court.
7 July 2015, 12:17 PM

Mahmudullah, Anamul picked for ODIs against SA

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the 14-member squad for the first two ODIs of the 3-match series against South Africa.
7 July 2015, 12:13 PM

Don’t pay heed to rumours: Ashraf

Syed Ashraful Islam advises journalists not to pay heed to rumours after reports about his removal from the LGRD ministry.
7 July 2015, 09:05 AM

Order on contempt plea against Zafrullah July 12

A special tribunal in Dhaka fixes July 12 for passing an order on a petition filed for initiating contempt of court proceedings against Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder Zafrullah Chowdhury for his comments over the tribunal.
7 July 2015, 07:03 AM

Bangladesh 138 all out. Proteas 169/4

South Africa win the second T20I by 31 runs and take the series 2-0 against Bangladesh.
7 July 2015, 06:41 AM

5 ‘human traffickers’ held, 9 victims rescued

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) claimed to have arrested five members of an international human-trafficking syndicate and seized 195 passports from their possession in Uttara of Dhaka.
7 July 2015, 05:03 AM

4 die inhaling septic tank gas in Naogaon

Four people die after inhaling toxic gas of a septic tank in Naogaon.
7 July 2015, 04:40 AM

Bangladesh batters please stand up

Leaving all the ego-issues aside, Tamim and co should learn from South Africa’s T20I captain Faf du Plessis on how to construct an innings on a slow wicket with unpredictable bounce.
6 July 2015, 21:46 PM

2nd merit list for class XI admission published

The Dhaka Education Board authorities publish the second merit list for admission in class XI for the academic session of 2015-2016.
6 July 2015, 14:22 PM

Felani killing: Rights body condemns BSF man’s acquittal

South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) expresses strong condemnation over the recent acquittal of a BSF constable by a special West Bengal court in the killing of Felani Khatun.
6 July 2015, 12:29 PM

Cabinet okays draft of ICT policy

The cabinet approves the draft of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Policy-2015 in a bid to ensure development in the ICT sector.
6 July 2015, 11:31 AM

Khaleda meets senior BNP leaders

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia meets her party’s senior leaders to discuss the country’s current political situation and the party's next course of political programme after Eid.
6 July 2015, 07:09 AM

27 shanties gutted in Ctg

A fire breaks out at Anu-Majhirghat slum in Sadarghat area of Chittagong city.
6 July 2015, 07:02 AM

Arrest warrant for Rafiqul, 14 other BNP men

A Dhaka court issues arrest warrants against 15 BNP leaders and activists including its standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah in a case filed for torching a vehicle in Dhaka this year.
6 July 2015, 06:34 AM

Population, land survey in enclaves begins (video)

An official survey begins to confirm enclave dwellers’ choice of nationality following exchange of enclaves between Bangladesh and India.
6 July 2015, 05:30 AM

Youth’s body found on Satkhira border

A Bangladeshi cattle trader is tortured to death allegedly by Indian Border Security Force on Debhata frontier in Satkhira.
6 July 2015, 04:35 AM

U-19 Tigers beat South Africa U-19 by 8 wickets

Bangladesh Under 19 team defeats South Africa Under 19 by 8 wickets in the First Youth ODI at Kingsmead in Durban.
5 July 2015, 15:19 PM